Parasol
(1870-1880)
Medium
silk (satin), wood
Measurements
61.0 × 48.0 cm diameter (open)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Nita Cleland, 1965
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
1335-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Oyster satin parasol with scalloped edge and short handle, with pom-pom tassel.
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